Astro A50 User Manual
A50
WIRELESS HEADSET
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
ASTRO Gaming's A50 Wireless Headset offers a solution
for the audio-savvy citizen who equally measures
business and pleasure. Professionally-tuned Astro Audio
paired with Dolby® 7.1 surround sound to pack aural
one-two punch, while three unique EQ modes provide
fully customizable transitions between media and
gaming. Whether you're gaming, enjoying a feature film,
or have tunes in need of heavy rotation-- control over
bass and ambient noise is all just a touch away.
The A50's are equipped with KleerNet's 5.8 GHz wireless
technology, designed for unimpaired performance
amongst the array of other RF traffic. ASTRO
Gaming's integrated MixAmp™ technology allows for
precise control of game to voice balance, all fitting
neatly into the contoured design of the A50. This
guide will point to the various ways in which your
A50's can be adjusted to a setup that's all your own.
Congratulations on your
sound investment.
A50 WIRELESS SYSTEM
5.8 GHZ
EQ PRESETS
Package Contents
Contents
So... you've breached the boxy exterior, and you're working
your way along the inside. You'll find that your A50 comes
bundled with some cables, each has a purpose that's suited
to your method of gameplay.
OPTICAL CABLE
Provides clear Dolby® Digital surround
sound across all platforms.
USB POWER CABLE
Powers your MixAmp™ Transmitter (Tx)
as well as voice chat for the PlayStation
Network and PC gaming.
USB CHARGING CABLE
Charges your A50 Wireless Headset from
the TxD unit.
XBOX LIVE® CABLE
Connects to the Xbox controller enabling Xbox
LIVE® chat.
DISPLAY STAND
Holds Transmitter and headset for
storage and charging.
ASTRO AUDIO
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System Configuration // xbox 360
Xbox 360 Setup:
Xbox 360 ∂ OPT-IN: Connect the Optical Cable from the digital output on your console to the digital input on the
1.
MixAmp™ Transmitter.
2.
Xbox 360 ∂ PWR: Connect the USB Power Cable from a port on your console to the PWR port
on your MixAmp™ Transmitter (Tx).
To use Xbox LIVE® Chat: Connect the Xbox LIVE® Cable from your Xbox 360 controller to the port located on the left earpiece
of the A50.
Optical Cable
USB Power Cable
Xbox LIVE® Cable
*If you have a non-slim Xbox 360 and you use HDMI to connect to the TV, you will need an Xbox 360
Audio Dongle (not included). You may be able to pull audio from your TV’s optical passthrough. See
Home Theater System Configuration page.
ASTRO AUDIO
SUPERIOR
TOURNAMENT
COMPETITIVE
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System Configuration // Ps3
PS3 Setup:
PS3 ∂ OPT-IN: Connect the Optical Cable from the optical digital output on your console to the digital input on
1.
MixAmp™ Transmitter (Tx).
2.
PS3 ∂ PWR: Connect the USB Power Cable from a port on your console to the PWR port on your MixAmp™
Transmitter (Tx).
Game Audio
In the PS3 Settings, select:
Settings ∂ Sound Settings ∂ Audio Output Settings ∂ Optical
Digital ∂ Dolby Digital 5.1 Ch
Ensure that the DTS 5.1 Ch has NOT been selected
Optical Cable
USB Power Cable
Voice Chat
In the PS3 Settings, select:
Settings ∂ Accessory Settings ∂ Audio Device Settings
Set “Input Device” to “ASTRO Wireless Transmitter”
Set “Output Device” to “ASTRO Wireless Transmitter”
You can hear how you’ll sound to other players if you go back
to the Accessory Settings menu and select the Voice Changer
option.
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